It's a Jungle Out There!: Book One of the Rani Adventures [Paperback]

Ron Snell (Author)

Book Description

Series: It's a Jungle Out There! | Publication Date: June 25, 1995

I wouldn't trade my childhood for any other. Conceived in the Amazon rainforest, I learned to walk and talk among the Machiguenga Indians who, to this day, I call Rani.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"What a fun read! Stories from a guy with a great memory of his exotic childhood carry truths that sneak up on you when you're just reading for entertainment. Read it to your kids. Read it for yourself." -- Jerry B. Jenkins, writer-in-residence, Moody Bible Institute

From the Publisher

Combine one family of American missionaries and 6,000 Machiguenga Indians with the Amazon jungle of Peru and you have a dynamite recipe for adventure. Written for ages 12 through adult, It's a Jungle Out There! is a book like no other. Ron's unique sense of humor is liberally sprinkled throughout each page. Yet, while you are laughing at his many escapades, you are also experiencing the blunt realities of primitive tribal life. And you come away with the realization that missions are needed, and that the Gospel changes lives. It's a Jungle Out There! appeals to a wide market. From youth groups to home schoolers to anyone who enjoys a good tale well told, this is a book that won't spend time on your shelf.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 270 pages
• Publisher: Hannibal Books; 2nd edition (June 25, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0929292839
• ISBN-13: 978-0929292830
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #191,057 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #26 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Evangelism > Missions & Missionary Work
  • #46 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Travel > General
  • #64 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Fiction > General

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, February 28, 2004

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C. Boone (Allentown, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: It's a Jungle Out There!: Book One of the Rani Adventures (Paperback)

As a father of MKs (missionary kids) I raised my children in a setting which was more similar to than different from the Peruvian jungle where Ron Snell grew up. We are back in the United States now, and are having a blast reading It's A Jungle Out There! as a family. The stories may seem outlandish to someone who never lived in a tribal setting, but we can believe it all!

Snell's humour is irresistable, his descriptions vivid enough to leave lasting impressions, and his love of life contagious. All of that makes the book valuable, but woven through the stories are important lessons about life too. I recommend this book highly. It surely would be an important addition to any child's bookshelf (if the child could keep it away from his/her parents!).

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get Lost In the Jungle, August 28, 2000

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This review is from: It's a Jungle Out There!: Book One of the Rani Adventures (Paperback)

"It's a Jungle Out There!" by Ron Snell is a captivating book which tells of Ron Snell's childhood years in the Peruvian jungle. Growing up with the Machiguenga Indians provides the perfect setting for hilarious adventures and mishaps. A great pleasure read or a read-aloud. Adults and kids will enjoy this one. Follow Ron as he loses his heart to the jungle and when you've finished your heart will remain in the jungle too.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Truth About an MK's life, July 7, 2003

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K. Roland (San Isidro de Heredia, Costa Rica) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: It's a Jungle Out There!: Book One of the Rani Adventures (Paperback)

This is a great book. Many people would think that it could not possibly be all true, but it is. I am also a missionary kid (MK) and although I never lived in the jungle, I lived through some of these same adventures. The last chapter is especially true (particuarlly for MKs from the '80s). Parts of it were so true that it was hard to read. But it was a great childhood. Ron Snell speaks out for all of us MKs!